Canon 300D vs Sony A350

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 300D vs Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and A350 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 300D was unveiled 5 years before the A350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 300D grades versus the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 300D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are available at Canon 300D Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 300D offers external measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 300D compared to the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 300D and A350 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 300D and A350.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A350 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older 300D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.